I am really confused.

I am really confused. I've read where drop heel and barefoot shoes are better and allow the foot to gain strength (which makes sense to me). Before going to the Dr. I was able to walk barefoot in my house up until about 4-5 pm then my feet would kill me. After seeing her she told me do not go barefoot. Now I can't hardly walk barefoot across the house. She also told me to get a good stiff shoe. At first I could barely walk when I